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15 reviews
2.0
21 Sept 2021

Better in the past

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Nice facilities respected by the community.

Cons

Lots of turnover . Leadership is not consistent.

4.0
20 Jul 2016

Culture Change

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Lovely students Good cultural balance - Western & Emirati Very pleasant working environment and facilities Satisfactory salary

Cons

Culture changing with less respect for faculty

3.0
29 Nov 2018

Zayed University

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Pros

Good facilities and a modern campus

Cons

Increasing workload, more and more pressure on faculty for publications

2.0
12 Jan 2017

I used to love this place

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Dedicated and great colleagues, good professional development opportunities, students are sweet. Packages are still relatively good. State of the art facilities.

Cons

This used to be one of the best places to teach in the region. Unfortunately, due to the economic situation the university is going through changes to the worse. Rash decisions, budget cutting, focus on accreditation, research output and turnover of students without real concern for learning and well being of students have made ZU an uncomfortable place to work. Professors are under pressure to get the students through the program quickly. Students are graduating without sufficient knowledge and skills to join the workplace. There is a feeling of fear and insecurity among the faculty.

5.0
8 May 2022

Good

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Pros

Good facilities, on time salary

Cons

Changing environment , lack of good decision

3.0
8 Jun 2023
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Compensation, benefits and good faculty. Great facilities.

Cons

Too many consultants and poor senior leadership

5.0
15 Aug 2023
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1. Supportive Community: Zayed University cultivates a welcoming and collaborative environment, fostering a sense of belonging among faculty and staff. 2. Holistic Student Development: The university's commitment to producing well-rounded graduates is evident through state-of-the-art facilities, research opportunities, and diverse extracurricular activities. 3. Cultural Diversity: Interacting with students from various cultural backgrounds enriches the learning experience and promotes cross-cultural understanding. 4. Research and Innovation: Zayed University's dedication to research empowers faculty to engage in impactful projects and collaborate with experts in their fields. 5. Professional Growth: The university's leadership encourages continuous development, offering various workshops and programs for personal and academic growth.

Cons

Working at Zayed University has been an exceptional experience, characterized by a supportive community, holistic student development, cultural diversity, research and innovation opportunities, and a strong emphasis on professional growth. The university's positive attributes are consistent throughout, making it a truly remarkable workplace without any notable cons.

5.0
11 Sept 2016
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ZU has good working environment and good facilities with opportunity for professional development. The management keeps track of who is working hard for the institution and rewards for it sooner or later.

Cons

The university does not provide transportation to faculties though it provides transportation to students. The housing and education cost is not fully covered. The management is top-down approach that keeps faculties to follow instructions but do not have opportunity to own many institutional plans and decisions.

5.0
9 Oct 2019
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I was at Zu from August 2013 until May 2019. I started as Assistant Professor in Psychology. I couldn’t have been better received and my time at Zu was a remarkable positive experience. I need to emphasize the extreme support each college and the Research Office gives to all faculty. Whether we are talking about research projects, publications, conferences, workshops, the financial support is like nowhere else. During my time there I presented papers at several conferences all over the world (US, Australia, South Africa, Turkey, Japan...), i accompanied students to present their research (US and Canada), I had the privilege of enrolling in the Innovative Teaching Practice Certificate and others at the CEI, I started and finished the International Faculty SoTL Leadership Program (a ZU partnership with The University of British Columbia, and others. I got support from statisticians, research assistants. Everything I needed to teach and do research, at least in my field, was there. I’ve seen the Department of Psychology grow more and more each year. I started at Zu with the Psychology and Human Services Program and became Assistant Chair when we were ready to launch the Psychology Program. Couldn’t be prouder of the program, department, students, colleagues, college, and university who supported this important endeavor. Students now have a pure PSY credentialed program at Zu. Furthermore, I couldn’t see it launched, but participated in the Masters Program draft. Soon it will be up and running, allowing our students to have all the practice, knowledge, background they need to work as psychologists in the UAE one day. I repeat, I couldn’t be prouder. It is fair to bring also all the facilities and extra support you find at Zu: the IT department is just amazing, you get all the top IT materials you need and assistance too, always ready to help; facilities are beautiful and makes you wanting to be at work; you can even use the gym and classes provided (as I did, during lots of lunch breaks). Zu pampers you with lots of initiatives organized both by students and faculty, with research opportunities for undergraduates, graduates, and faculty. Financially speaking, you get allowance for housing, fees, plane tickets, health insurance. What else? I could continue on going. This was definitely the best place I have ever worked in. I had to leave because of family reasons, and it was the hardest decision I ever had to make. In the end, I didn’t say proper goodbye to everyone, as I feel I will be able to go back one day. As of now, I know the Psychology Department has the best faculty, who are research active, have the best teaching practices, always thoughtful and caring about students. We also have the best students, who I remember everyday. With lots of them, Im still in contact. Whoever reads this, I hope I was able to show how happy and accomplished I was at the Department of Psychology, College of Natural and Health Sciences, and Zayed University. I appreciated every single day. Any other review less positive than this one, please trust it wasn’t mine. Joana Stocker

Cons

No place is perfect. Zu is growing, changing, finding the best practices and what works. If there are a few things I could point out, it would be the teaching/research load.

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